I Had Trials Once...

By I Had Trials Once...

I Had Trials Once... is a weekly football podcast and YouTube show hosted by Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme, featuring a range of guests from Premier League to Non-League, sharing stories you are unli... more

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December 15, 2025 Jack Stobbs | Life at Sheffield Wednesday, Christmas Parties & National League North vs South!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Sheffield Wednesday, Port Vale, Livingston, Oldham, Torquay, Buxton, Matlock and current Curzon Ashton winger...JACK STOBBS
Jack sits down to talk all things football from life at Sheffield Wednesday to the harsh reality of playing men's football.
The lads start the pod with Jack discussing his decision to drop into semi-pro football for the first time in his career and why the transition has been much easier than anticipated.
Jack then talks the lads through his early life in football playing for Sheffield Wednesday, tough tackles from David Prutton and having imposter syndrome when playing for the first team.
The trio then chat in depth about the difficulties young players face when adapting to men's football, why the lower leagues are tougher than people think and do academy players carry too much ego?
They then chat about Jack's time at Oldham and why despite being close off the pitch they couldn't make it work on the pitch and the feeling of suffering relegations and turmoil times at both Oldham & Torquay.
The lads then discuss how Jack found his love for the game whilst playing non-league for both Matlock & Buxton, the challenges that came with playing in the National League North and why he isn't closing the door on full time football.
Finally they end the pod talking about his life at Curzon Ashton, aspirations for the season and why there's such a good feel food factor around the place.
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1h 14min
December 11, 2025 A (Non) League of their Own Ep 7 (CLIP)
Watch the full episode of A Non-League Of Their Own exclusively on our Patreon now.

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17min
December 08, 2025 Marcus Hallows | Becoming an Elvis Impersonator, Retiring At 29 & The Injury That Almost Killed Me!
This week, we have a different episode as Marcus Hallows sits down with Gareth Seddon and guest co-host, Gary Stopforth, to discuss everything from starting off his football journey at Bolton Wanderers to the tackle that left him dead for 20 seconds!
Marcus also talks about his time playing in the League of Ireland, how it compares to English football and what made him originally make the move.
The lads then speak about Marcus' post playing career as an Elvis impersonator and how a passion has allowed him to have a career performing in front of big crowds.
Finally, the lads end the podcast with an I Had Trials Once First as Marcus sings us out.
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54min
December 03, 2025 A (Non) League of their Own Ep 6
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by our usual trio of Gaz, Jordan & Lewy as well as returning favourite Gary Stopforth to discuss this weekend's non league stories including G Stop's big announcement, the best Premier League players to play in non-league & fans throwing objects onto the pitch.
We also talked about pitch walk ons, more football fights, the lads penalty records & the news that Maidenhead legend Alan Devonshire has resigned from the club.

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58min
December 01, 2025 Peaking at 5 Years Old, Playing for Jonno and Bern & Getting Released by Salford | Jordan Hulme
Previously on Patreon, now being released for free! Our very own Jordan Hulme sits down with Gareth Seddon and guest co-host, Mike Phenix, to discuss everything from starting off his football journey at Manchester United, to getting released by Big Sam's Bolton and then a non-league career fully of promotions and plenty of nights out in there too!
Jordan also speaks about his time at Salford and learning what it means to play in the professional game and the harsh truths it can bring.
The lads then speak about his time after Salford and becoming a fan favourite at Altrincham.
Finally, Jordan opens up about his relationship and ongoing partnership with Jonno and Bernard and his hopes for Radcliffe this season.
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1h 22min
November 26, 2025 A (Non) League of their Own Episode #5
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by our usual trio of Gaz, Jordan & Lewy as well as podcast debutant & Radcliffe coach Craig Doble to discuss this weekend's non league stories including Jordan being sent off for diving, fighting in vets football & how much money do non-league players actually earn?
We also talked about Chorley's incredible Christmas gesture, non-footballing injuries, banning shin pads & finally should players refund fans after a heavy defeat?
📲 If you want us to talk about anything in particular then message us on any of our socials and make sure you Like, Comment & Subscribe & turn on notifications so it lets you know when a new episode drops.
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1h 10min
November 19, 2025 A (Non) League of their Own Episode #4
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by Lewy & Jordan as well as returning favourite Grant Shenton and channel newcomer Rick Smith to discuss this weekend's non league stories including how many low league footballers admit to playing hungover, pre-match habits & Robbie Savage's rise as a football manager.
We also talked about Litherland REMYCA's 21 game losing streak, Jordan Ibe back enjoying his football and the experience of winning the FA Vase.
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59min
November 12, 2025 A (Non) League of their Own Episode #3
Another week, another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by the usual trio of Gaz, Jordan and Lewy and following on from Phenix last week we had another I Had Trials Onces legend join us...Gary Stopforth sat down to discuss this weekend's non league stories including the player sent off for going to the toilet, Jordan's football manager ratings & Mark Hughes love for the game.
We also spoke about the Welsh go karting cup draw, dealing with refs & fans as well as AI Footballers in non-league?
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1h 9min
November 05, 2025 A (Non) League of their Own Episode #2
Another week, another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by returning faces as Gaz is back from his holiday and I Had Trials Onces legend Mike Phenix also stopped by to discuss this weekend's FA Cup action, Havant & Waterlooville's kit clash & should players have an agent in non-league?
We also spoke about Sutton United's unusual process, non-league clubs filming their team talks, managers getting sacked on WhatsApp and players being too obsessed with stats.
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55min
October 29, 2025 A (Non) League of their Own | Episode #1
Introducing...A (Non) League Of Their Own!Our new weekly show where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.Join us every Wednesday at 5pm as we sit down with some I Had Trials Once favourites and non-league royalty to chat about a whole range of topics and stories from managers banning after match pints to on the pitch brawls between players and supporters...If it happens in non-league, you can bet we'll be talking about it.

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1h 7min

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